Changing Multi-Family to Non-Smoking

[Christine Swaidan]

One year ago I decided that as tenants left I would transition to non-smoking. All new move-ins sign a no smoking agreement as part of their rental package. We've definitely had some bumps in the road but I'm toying with the idea of going smoke free for existing tenants. I have four buildings. I'm nervous about losing tenants. I do not have a problem providing an outdoor area where smoking could be allowed. Any advice or words of wisdom to share?